Golf Levels 2-5

LEVEL 2 – 5 GOLF is course play where the athlete and their Unified Partner (Levels 2 and 3) or a caddy (Levels 4 and 5) go out on the course and play golf under the guidelines of the USAGA and Special Olympics.
Registration Information

Coordinator:

Vacant

Training Times & Locations:

Thursdays, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Timbers at Troy Golf Course

Practice Overview:

Station rotation: chipping, putting, and driving range.
Course play.

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Requirements:

  • Athletes advancing from Golf Skills are required to have a two-round combined score of over 100 to be considered eligible to advance to Levels 2-5.
  • Athletes must have a Unified Partner that knows how to play Golf and has completed all volunteer requirements.

Equipment:

Each player must have their own golf clubs, golf shoes, golf balls, golf tees and golf bag.

Uniforms:

  • Athletes must wear a collared shirt to practices.
  • Each player must have khaki shorts/pants for competitions.
  • Special Olympics provides golf shirt to be used only at competitiions (and hat which is optional for competition).

Competition:

  • Turf Valley, details TBD
  • Fairway Hills, details TBD
  • Other County competitions TBD
  • State Competition, Queenstown GC (commitment to attend required)

Requirements:

  • Station Managers
  • Starter
  • Unified Partners:  A unified partner is a person who knows the game of golf, knows the rules of golf and can play golf. The unified partner assumes the role of playing alternate shot with the athlete, provides advise to the athlete, including club selection, course management, keeping of the scorecard, proper etiquette and adherence to the rules. The unified partner serves as a coach and mentor so that the Special Olympics athlete becomes self-sufficient on the golf course. The individual interested in volunteering as a unified partner must first attend a SOHO Volunteer Orientation class and complete the required volunteer documentation before working directly with Special Olympics athletes. 
  • End of Season Party Planner

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